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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:45 AM
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Can't post full message, gonna try pieces.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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Nabbed a $122 spare tank off ebay.
 
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perfect except for one small paint chip.
 
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It's denim/blue/something\\; gonna have it repainted Glacier White Pearl before mounting so i can have the airbrush guy decorate my badgeless original tank.
 
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I may have him go wild with the airbrush after it's whitewashed. Practice up before turning him loose on the original.
 
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My questions\\; 1) Is HD the only source for GWP, or can an auto paint shop match it? 2) How many coats of paint/clear\\; how much of each will I need?
 
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If I can go non-HD paint, any advice on brands/types of paint/clear?
 
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